star fruit

American  

noun

1. carambola.

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star fruit British  

noun

1. another name for carambola

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Etymology

Origin of star fruit

First recorded in 1855–60

Example Sentences

The nose shows nice, musty aromas with hazelnuts, pear and star fruit.

From Seattle Times

Boyd likes to play with different combinations of both texture and flavor, from kumquats and star fruit in winter to berries and melons in summer.

From Washington Post

It’s an exciting effort that hints at star fruit, tangerine and chamomile.

From Seattle Times

Rich and full-bodied, the wine smells of jasmine and apple blossoms, while flavors lean toward Bosc pear and star fruit.

From Washington Post

And in Southern California, you are as likely to see dragon fruit, prickly pears and star fruit in your morning breakfast fruit bowl as you are raspberries and blueberries.

From Salon